Tag Archives: Black Canadians

New Canada Research Chair in Black Expressive Culture and Creativity

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Gail Dever

Dr. Cheryl Thompson has been named a new Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Black Expressive Culture and Creativity. Her research will explore, map and share how Black Canadians’ lives have shaped Canada’s creative landscape. She will engage with Black scholars, … Continue reading →

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Government of Canada recognizes importance of the Celebrations of Emancipation Day

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Gail Dever

Yesterday, the Government of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of Celebrations of Emancipation Day at a special plaque unveiling ceremony at St. James Cathedral’s Snell Hall in Toronto. On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect which put an end to the … Continue reading →

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Canada invests in five projects commemorating No. 2 Construction Battalion in Nova Scotia

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Gail Dever

On Friday, at the annual No. 2 Construction Battalion Remembrance Ceremony in Nova Scotia, Minister Sean Fraser, on behalf of Ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Bill Blair, announced an investment for five new projects based in Nova Scotia, totalling over $124,000 to support education, remembrance … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — February 24, 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsIt Starts Here: Black Histories Research Guide at the Archives of Ontario by Melissa J. Nelson & Natasha Henry-Dixon on Active History. Digitize New York Is Growing on New York Genealogical … Continue reading →

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Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Black history with silver coin recognizing the settlers of Amber Valley, Alberta

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Gail Dever

In the latest issue of its ongoing Commemorating Black History fine silver coin series, the Royal Canadian Mint honours the community of Amber Valley, Alberta, founded in 1910 by African American families from Oklahoma, Texas and other surrounding states. Seeking a life away from segregationist laws, racial … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — May 6, 2023

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog posts1931 Census of Canada – Are You Ready? by Ken McKinlay on Family Tree Knots. Prepping for the 1931 Canadian Census Release on June 1 by Marian B. Wood on Climbing … Continue reading →

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Government of Canada honours national historic significance of No. 2 Construction Battalion, C.E.F.

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Gail Dever

The No. 2 Construction Battalion was the first Black military unit in Canada, and its services went unrecognized for many years. Some 800 Canadians served in the segregated battalion during the First World War. Yesterday, exactly 106 years after the … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — June 18, 2022

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gail Dever

Some if the bijoux I discovered this week. BlogsTrue crime, the Wing Sang Co., and police records: A trip to the City of Vancouver Archives by Linda Yip on Past Presence. New Items in BC Historical Books Collection by Kin … Continue reading →

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Federal apology and other events will honour Canadian Expeditionary Force’s No. 2 Construction Battalion

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Gail Dever

In August 1914, tens of thousands of men across Canada rushed to their local recruiting offices to enlist and fight in the First World War. Many Black men who attempted to join the Canadian Expeditionary Force found out very quickly … Continue reading →

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Ontario Heritage Trust announces four provincial plaque unveilings commemorating Ontario’s Black history

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Heritage Trust yesterday unveiled four updated provincial plaques commemorating four significant communities and events from Southwestern Ontario and Niagara Region’s Black history. The plaques honour the resilience and perseverance of Black communities in the face of hardship and celebrate the success of … Continue reading →

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